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60 babysitters are listed in Waterford, MI
The average rate is $17/hr as of November 2024
The average years of experience for babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Waterford, MI
Maha M.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp
Balanced Playtime And Limited Screen Time ,and Create Positive Energy.
5.0
(1)
Hi, this Maha. I have bachelor degree in statistics. I am kind and caring by nature. I have 20 years experience working with infants, toddler, and youth. I truly love working with kids who I can get help them grow and teach. Skilled creating fun and educational activities. I used to have my own babysitting place back home....
5.0
"Maha has worked for us for 6 years. She is dependable and especially good with little children. She has a gentle manner , and I’m sure will be a great help to any family with kids."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi Families, My name is Claudia, I graduated as a Nurse in Chile, I speak Spanish and English. I have experience and also I was an Au pair. I love languages, cooking and yoga. Thank you so much for reading.
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We interviewed Claudia and were impressed with her professionalism and touched by her empathy. Claudia has a passion for children and any family would be lucky to have her in their employ. Though I did not ultimately hire her I referred her to close friends before...
Matthew P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have raised 2 loving college aged boys that attend Michigan State University. I have worked in numerous childcare centers and taught kindergarten for 5 years prior to becoming a parent. I currently work with children with autism during the school year. I am looking for some summer work with children. Please reach out to me if...
Kellie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kellie is FANTASTIC!!! She took care of my son for 3 months (from 9 months to 1 year of age) when we were in Michigan this summer. She was punctual and dependable, and was flexible when I need to change the hours. She engaged my son in age-appropriate play, fed...
Hahna K.
Kayla S.
Lake Orion, MI
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi My Name Is Kayla. I Am Looking To Be Hired As A Nanny/long Term Babysitter.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, patient, and kind
I like working with kids because it is fun to watch them grow and the way the look at the world
I started working with kids when I was 12 years old
In my spare time, I like to make crafts and cook!
My skills include patience, understanding, and fairness
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
5.0
"My kids have so much fun with Kayla! She keeps them active whether it’s soccer in the yard, hide and seek, or simple science experiments! I’m so glad we found her! "
Care member
Shannon G.
Bloomfield Hills, MI
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Welcome to my profile! I am a full-time career Nanny with over 25 years of child care experience. I have experience in a daycare setting, after school care & in a preschool setting. I also worked as a patient care technician at a hospital for 5 years, so I am proficient in first aid & CPR. I have worked for two families in the...
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Shannon was with our family for 5 years; we have 3 children. When Shannon started we had 1, so she was with us when the younger 2 children were born, so she knows how to juggle multiple siblings at various ages. She is great with little ones, setting guidelines,...
Sara M.
Peiton M.
Pontiac, MI
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Peiton. I am 21 years old and located in Bloomfield Hills. I am looking for a new full time childcare position. I have loads of experience which can be shown both on my resume. I am looking for a long term position with a family that I can grow with that is paid through payroll, along with a contract.
I work M-TH,...
Peiton can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Well with my children and very professional"
Maria M.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Madison. H, I'm a recent Graduate from Michigan State University looking to take on Babysitting/Errand running this summer and the upcoming school year. I have 3+ years of experience in childcare/Babysitting and can also help with other things like Swimming Supervision, Grocery shopping & Laundry pickup. I'm...
Madison can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Madison babysat my son for the night and did a great job with him. Would happily rehire her!"
David R.
Jennifer B.
Highland, MI
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 yrs experience working with children, along with raising 3 of my own. I have worked in child care centers, as a nanny, taught Sunday school for years and worked with children with special needs. Most recently I taught a parent tot class at a preschool. I am now looking to find a family that would be a good match....
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jennifer has worked with our family since the start of the last school year. She is a delight to have as a part of our family. She is fun, energetic and engaging. Dealing with tweens can be very challenging at times. Jennifer easily established a trusting...
Mattie P.
5.0
(1)
Hello my name is Jackie. I am 31 years old and I reside in White Lake MI. I am a mom of 3 girls ages 4, 3 and 1. We stay busy learning, reading, doing arts and crafts, playing and spending time outside. I have worked in retail and restaurant hospitality, but my passion is to be with children. I am reliable, kind, patient and...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jackie is a very reliable person that is great with kids. She is very respectful and prioritizes her time very well.
"
Robert G.
3.0
(3)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
In the past 10 years I have been a caregiver for seniors and children. I'm a single mother of a now 28-year-old and raised him on my own. I have also been a sitter for my younger nephews who range in age from 3 years to 23 years old. I have the compassion, love, patience, and desire to care for both children and the elderly. I...
Debra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Debra helped our family with providing my Dad with his end of life Hospice care. She was very respectful of my Dad's needs and treated him with the dignity we hoped for. Debra was very caring, she also assisted with my Mom in her dealing with her grief. She...
Debbie A.
Cassidy L.
Pontiac, MI
$20-26/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(8)
Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood
I have experience working with all age groups as I volunteer as a teacher aide at Church. I also have been a volunteer and a staff in training at the camp as well as a camp counselor! I love to do crafts with the kids I work with and also love to read and play outside. I have house sat, pet sat, and light housekeeping. I look...
Cassidy can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"This was our first time with a non-familial babysitter and Cassidy was wonderful! She is an extremely nice, welcoming, and caring person. Very excited to have her back in the future!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have 6 years of experience babysitting children between the ages of 0-13 years old. I've babysat for families with multiple children and pets, so I feel comfortable in a busy/challenging environment. I spent 3 years as a pre-k-12 grade reading/math tutor at a private learning center, and spent 3 years working with thousands of...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Angela is extremely patient and trustworthy. She is amazing with kids."
Cheryl R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Rebekah. I have working with kids all my life. I spent many years working in my church and loved it. I have family member that are younger and love taking care of them. I have looked after cousins and friends since I was 10. Because I love kids so much, I want to teach. I am currently in college for elementary...
Rebekah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Rebekah was absolutely amazing with my twins. From the moment my 18 mo. old daughters met her, they loved her. She was a huge help to our family offering a flexible schedule, was super dependable, and willing to help with extra tasks around the house. I would hire...
Erin C.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have been babysitting for numerous families since the age of 13, including families with multiples, with disabilities, and those who just need a little more special attention :). A little about me: I grew up in Michigan and throughout high school I worked in a local day care part time. I moved to California for University, and...
Clara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Very caring and took great care of our cat, I will definitely hire Clara again."
Cathy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Olivia. I am 23 years old and I am a Senior Nursing Student at Oakland University. I currently am employed at Beaumont Royal Oak as a Nurse technician. I one day aspire to be a Pediatric Nurse as I love working with Children. I wanted to become available for any families needing occasional help with Children...
Olivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Great, great sitter! Dependable, consistent and kind. Couldn't ask for better."
Suzanne C.
5.0
(2)
Hello!
I have 4 years of experience, I'm open to watching up to 2 children ( 3 children if one is above the age of 6 ) . Any task around the house like cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc I am more than happy to help with. I have my own car for transportation as well. I am also CPR certified by the state of Michigan and with the...
Chance can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Chance is such a sweet person and very intentional with our little ones. She brings a nice creative and calming approach into her work with kids. I was most impressed with her ability to work well with different age ranges (a pre-teen, 7 yr, and toddler). We've had...
Kari G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Jenna, I am 25 years old and currently attending Oakland University for Elementary Education. I have years of experience with kids of all ages. I have my own reliable car and a perfect driving record. I also have several references available.
Jenna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jenna babysits for us during date nights! She is a wonderful and intelligent individual who will go far in life!"
Traci S.
5.0
(1)
I like working with kids because I have always grown up around a loving family and so many cousins! As soon as I was old enough to start working my first job was babysitting the little girl next door!
I'm looking for a job that is part time or full time! I am willing to figure it out for the right family!
I started working...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sydney was on-time, easy to get along with, and is super reliable. My daughter was excited to have her back. Will def continue to utilize Sydney for date nights etc."
Care member
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am a wife and mom of two in search of part-time work. Before having children, I took on a lot of work through care. com for many years.
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Jessica was very professional and polite. She took my interview questions seriously. She responses promptly to text messages. Our son had a great time with her and we plan on using her quiet often for date nights and other occasions. I highly recommend her for...
Jessica B.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Sarah. I have been babysitting/nannying for 20 years. I enjoyed interacting with children because they are so happy and care-free. I am originally from Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State, I moved to Aspen. While in Aspen, I worked for a babysitting agency and made so many amazing connections. I still...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Sarah has been amazing stepping into our families summer schedule and helping out. She is dependable, attentive, mature and outgoing. She has been a great match for our home."
Jamie F.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Waterford, MI
Maha M.
5.0
Maha has worked for us for 6 years. She is dependable and especially good with little children. She has a gentle manner , and I’m sure will be a great help to any family with kids.
- Care member
Claudia D.
5.0
We interviewed Claudia and were impressed with her professionalism and touched by her empathy. Claudia has a passion for children and any family would be lucky to have her in their employ. Though I did not ultimately hire her I referred her to close friends before someone else makes her an offer!
- Matthew P.
Kellie G.
5.0
Kellie is FANTASTIC!!! She took care of my son for 3 months (from 9 months to 1 year of age) when we were in Michigan this summer. She was punctual and dependable, and was flexible when I need to change the hours. She engaged my son in age-appropriate play, fed him, loved him, in essence, she was...
- Hahna K.
Kayla S.
5.0
My kids have so much fun with Kayla! She keeps them active whether it’s soccer in the yard, hide and seek, or simple science experiments! I’m so glad we found her!
- Care member
Shannon G.
5.0
Shannon was with our family for 5 years; we have 3 children. When Shannon started we had 1, so she was with us when the younger 2 children were born, so she knows how to juggle multiple siblings at various ages. She is great with little ones, setting guidelines, but allowing them the freedom to do...
- Sara M.
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How can I find a Waterford babysitter near me?
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How much do babysitters charge in Waterford, MI?
The average rate for Waterford, MI babysitters on Care.com is $17.76 per hour as of November 2024. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Waterford, MI?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Waterford, MI through Care.com. As of 2024, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.
Ratings for Waterford, MI babysitters listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Babysitters in Waterford, MI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed babysitters.